ORCID : 0000-0001-6387-5232

PhD

Research

Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Pollution

As a researcher, I draw immense pleasure from losing myself in the intricate and complex studies of ecotoxicology, endocrine disrupting compounds, emerging pollutants, marine pollution, and marine ecosystems in general. 

Here are a few research areas in which I am focusing:

1.       Ecotoxicology of emerging pollutants

Investigation of the biological responses of aquatic organisms to emerging pollutants, understanding the impacts of these pollutants on the health of marine ecosystems, and the mechanisms behind these impacts. In a world where anthropogenic activities are unstoppable, our earth is constantly being introduced to newly emerging pollutants and risks. I am particularly interested in pharmaceuticals, endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), various newly marketed organic compounds and heavy metals. In addition, I am fascinated by the ways in which these compounds combine with natural environmental variations (e.g. temperature) as multiple stressors, in the context of climate change.

2.       Sex-specific targets of emerging pollutants

Still in the subject of ecotoxicology, I am looking specifically at how pollutants affect the reproduction of aquatic organisms, which can potentially impact their natural populations, and ultimately the health of marine ecosystems. This includes studying the mechanisms underlying the recorded effects.

3.       Biomarker and biotests development

In relation to the two subjects above, I also have a great interest in the development of biomarkers and biotests for these emerging pollutants, either for detection purposes (biomonitoring) or to be used to inform regulation, policy, and campaigns enforcing the decreasing of harmful compounds released in the environment.

Philippine Sea
Indian Ocean
Java Sea

Wulan Koagouw is a professional and dedicated biologist whose research focuses on environmental issues. Over several years working in laboratories and completing her doctorate, she has developed a strong passion for the study of human impacts on nature, especially the marine environment. Her research interests lie in the studies of ecotoxicology, endocrine disrupting compounds, emerging pollutants, marine pollution, and marine ecosystems in general. Koagouw’s work has gained national and international attention, having been recognised as pioneering research that has shone a light on pharmaceutical contamination in Jakarta Bay.
 

Koagouw’s extensive experience has enabled her to plan, design, and conduct impactful research projects in many different professional settings: academia, industry, and government. She has an established record of working within several collaborative research projects in areas spanning ecotoxicology, marine ecology, conservation and marine environmental monitoring. The results of her research have been published in a number of high impact peer-reviewed international journals. A very keen science communicator, she has also spoken at several conferences and talks around the globe. 

Throughout her academic journey, Koagouw has won numerous awards and funding, including the prestigious Chevening Award (FCO, UK government) and the Research and Innovation in Science and Technology Project (RISET-Pro). In Indonesia, in her roles at the National Research and Innovation Agency and National Ocean Decade Committee, she continues to use her research to collect critical information that might help our oceans begin to heal. 

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Indonesian

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